Imagine these scenes for a moment:
- The parents of a fourth grader with Autism in a school parking lot, high fiving because they know their daughter will get the supports she needs to do her best at school. They felt confident and prepared for today’s meeting with teachers and administrators.
- A 29-year-old man with an intellectual disability proudly grinning as he opens the door to his first apartment. He can live with a roommate instead of his parents because he’s found a part-time job, and he’s finally getting access to appropriate benefits.
- An aging mother sitting with her 59-year-old son in their living room. He has Down syndrome. They’re having a conversation about the future life he envisions, and who he wants to help him with making decisions. She’s starting to feel peace, knowing he’ll be empowered to make his own life choices with appropriate and reliable input from others after she’s gone.
These are all examples of the impact of advocacy, training, and education provided by The Arc. When generous people like you donate, you are the catalyst that makes these services possible for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) right here in our local community.
We believe that when people are informed, supported, and encouraged, they become their own strongest advocates. We hope you’ll join us in empowering our neighbors of all abilities to live the lives they choose.
During our last fiscal year, 303 people were enrolled in advocacy programs at The Arc – JCCGC. We support people with IDD—and their families and other caregivers—throughout their lifetimes as they navigate complex systems, secure services, and ensure their rights and voices are honored. We walk alongside people with disabilities, helping to uplift their voices and perspectives with local, state, and federal leaders to promote and protect their human rights. We provide a hub for people of all abilities to gather and create community.
We rely on the generosity of donors like you to support this work!
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